[EN] Recipe SOTO TANGKAR - Indonesian meat soup, typical of Betawi with beef ribs

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onions

Baked shallots reduce oil while maintaining flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add beef rib pieces and simmer until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Remove beef ribs and let cool, then slice thinly.

In the same pot, add lemongrass, galangal, ginger, turmeric, garlic, shallots, and chilies; cook until fragrant.

Stir in coriander seeds, cumin seeds, white peppercorns, salt, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, green cardamom pods, cloves, nutmeg, and palm sugar; cook for a few minutes.

Add thin coconut milk and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Serve hot with fried shallots, scallions, tomatoes, lime, sambal, and sweet soy sauce.

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